One of my buddies was a commercial pilot having more fun as an investor. 

That or get buddy buddy with the agent selling the house or homeowner depending on if it is on the MLS or FSBO.

Homes are sub 100k, some sub 50k, my buddy has two renting around 1k/month that he picked up for around 60k.

I'm in the research phase as well and just south of Charlotte in Lake Wylie, SC.I've been looking towards Fayetteville because I've got a lot of army buddies out there and potential for rentals.Good luck!

It always seems to start with how he is an oil engineer with 4 buddies who finally get a vacation and we are the lucky winners!

The contractor outfit that did the work seems to do a lot of work for them; moreover, he seems to be buddy buddy with these guys.

My buddy Mike Cantu is a legendary whokesaler who also works your (farm) market. 

If your buddies want to get hammered every Friday and Saturday night, and your significant other has completely different dreams than you then yes, they'll slow you down. 

@Jesse AndersonA buddy walks a targeted neighborhood speaking to residents on behalf of the local politician he asks if they know anyone thinking of selling, he gets deals pointed to him.Paul

My buddy Noel went spear fishing with his friends.